Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes

Steven Brandes

Booking Overview

This endurance-sports podcast focuses on training, racing strategy, and performance details for pro and serious age-group triathletes. For PR purposes, it’s a niche, credibility-driven platform where guest value comes from demonstrable coaching/racing expertise and deep knowledge of race preparation.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 523 subscribers

30s Ad: 32 - 39, 60s Ad: 38 - 45

Contact Information

Host

Steven Brandes - Endurance athletics coach and creator of Inside The Big Ring (also associated with Madison MultiSport). Provides coaching consultations and training plans centered on triathlon performance (trainin...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Endurance athletes (especially triathletes), respected age-group competitors, and/or coaches with proven race results and practical expertise in training, racing strategy, aero setup, and nutrition.
Required Achievements:  
Notable age-group performance/results in major triathlon events (e.g., IRONMAN/70.3), Hands-on coaching or high-level training expertise, Demonstrable event-specific preparation knowledge (e.g., course breakdowns, race-week tactics)

Recent Guest Discussions

Eric Engel - IRONMAN Texas Course Breakdown And Pro Picks; Race Field Dominance/upsets; Triathlon Performance Discussion; Referenced As Joining The Podcast To Breakdown The Event.

Eric Engel - IRONMAN Texas Course And Pro Picks; Breakdowns And Upsets.

Recent Topics

Triathlon, Endurance Sports, Coaching, Training, Racing, Nutrition, Performance, Age Group, Motorsport, Biomechanics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes
:

207: Chattanooga 70.3, Everything You Need to Know (Pro Race, Course, Heat, Pacing)

May 14, 2026

Eric and I breakdown Chattanooga 70.3 and what to expect! Its going to be super warm race and knowing how to handle the conditions will determine how good your day goes!

206: Lionel's Coaching Change, T100 Questions & Who's Dominating Tri

May 07, 2026

Eric and I talk on alot of topics all related to pro triathlon right now! Hope you enjoy! This podcast can also be found at www.insidethebigring.org and on Apple and Spotify!

205: IRONMAN TEXAS Course and Pro Picks, Breakdowns and UPSETS!

April 16, 2026

Eric Engel, one of the most accomlished Age Group Athletes to walk the planet has joined the podcast to breakdown IRONMAN Texas and also the amazing Pro Fields assembled.  Give Eric a follow on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/eric.r.engel/ ---     Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com   ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk trai...

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